CO₂ gap guided treatment for severe injury patients
Part of Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This trial tests if using a carbon dioxide measurement (the 'CO₂ gap') helps doctors give better fluids and care to adults with serious injuries from accidents or violence. It aims to improve recovery in the ICU.
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Who can take part
- You have had serious injuries from blunt force (like a car crash) or a penetrating wound (like a stabbing).
- You are in a state of shock (low blood pressure or signs of poor blood flow).
- You have not had a chest injury.
- You do not have a long-term lung condition like COPD, sleep apnea, or similar disease.
- You do not have sepsis (infection spreading in the blood) causing shock.
- You are not pregnant.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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